(2-in-1) In the secret room, Haidongqing rubbed the firearm and played with it for a long time, thoughts flying in his mind. All the scenes of the past flashed through his mind, making his face covered with wrinkles and scars suddenly appear.
Smiling, sometimes gritting teeth, and sometimes frowning.
Finally, Hai Dongqing stood up with a long sigh, put on the mask, tucked the firearm around his waist and walked out of the secret room to the main room. He looked at the blazing sunshine outside the room, where several slaves were leading several women.
Walking up, Hai Dongqing showed a smile on his face.
"I pay homage to the Holy Duke. The woman who requested the Holy Duke's blessing today has been brought here. Please ask the Holy Duke to make a decision." A religious slave came forward and knelt down and screamed.
Hai Dongqing nodded and stared at several girls through the small holes in the mask. The girls had beautiful figures and beautiful faces. They were all the daughters of the followers who were selected through layers. Every other month, those followers
Their daughters will go through fierce competition and selection, and the most beautiful ones will be selected and sent to them to receive their 'blessings'. They do all this willingly, and even in order to send their daughters to bless them, they
Will spend money to bribe the selected people. Some of these girls who have been blessed by Hai Dongqing will stay in the church and become saints to provide the high-ranking guardians and protectors around Hai Dongqing with enjoyment, while some will stay in Hai Dongqing.
Dongqing's side. Now there are dozens of stunning women serving Hai Dongqing.
"Although I am not the emperor, I'm afraid this is what the emperor can do." Hai Dongqing thought with a smile, reached out and touched the face of a girl with timid eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Take it with me after you take it.
Take a bath in the pavilion, and I will go and bless them soon."
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In the evening sunset, the northwest lake sparkled with golden light. In the water pavilion of the back house of the old prince's palace, Guo Bing half-reclined in a bamboo chair, holding a fishing rod and fishing in the water. After arriving in the capital, he closed the door and thanked the guests.
, he spent the whole day fishing at the waterside pavilion in Houyuan Lake. At this moment, he had already stayed here for a whole day.
On the wooden plank road, Shen Tan and Lin Jue walked side by side. Lin Jue sighed when he saw the prince sitting there with his body hunched over from a distance.
"Has my father-in-law always been fishing here? Weather like this is too much for people."
"Hey, isn't it? He didn't listen even after trying to persuade him. You know the prince's temper. This time the blow was too great, and the prince may not be able to overcome this hurdle in his heart." Shen Tan sighed softly.
Lin Jue said softly: "Yes, my father-in-law has always avoided returning to the capital, but this time he had to return to the capital to live. Moreover, he was forced to express his support for the new law and paid a helping hand. Now he is no longer a human being inside and outside. No wonder he
Feeling depressed. I'm going to see him."
Shen Tan nodded and said: "Okay, you can go and persuade the prince. I will wait for you in the front yard. We will discuss the selection of manpower later."
Lin Jue nodded and cupped his hands and said, "Thank you very much, second brother."
Shen Tan smiled and said: "Don't call me that here. I can't afford to be heard. Our brotherhood is in our hearts."
Lin Jue nodded and walked towards the water pavilion in the center of the lake. After a while, he arrived at the entrance of the water pavilion. Seeing Lin Jue's arrival, several guards quickly bowed and saluted. One of the guards wanted to go down the stone steps to report to Guo Bing. Lin Jue
He waved his hands to stop.
Lin Jue slowly walked down the stone steps on the east side and came to the shore of the rugged lake. Guo Bing sat there motionless with his back to Lin Jue, seemingly unaware of Lin Jue's arrival. The lake in the distance
A huge ripple appeared, and a fish bit the hook, but Guo Bing didn't seem to notice it. The fish dragged the fishing rod and slid into the water. Lin Jue quickly rushed up, grabbed the fishing rod, and pulled hard. A golden light shone.
The carp came out of the water and jumped under the fishing rod.
"Um..." Guo Bing cried out, opening his hazy eyes, with saliva left in his sleep hanging on the corners of his mouth. "What's wrong? What's wrong?" Guo Bing cried out.
"Father-in-law, the fish was hooked and almost took the fishing rod away. My son-in-law just arrived. Come on, help me. My son-in-law is not good at fishing and the fishing line is about to break." Lin Jue shouted.
"Lower the fishing rod and let the fish enter the water to relieve its force. The line will break if it is so hard. Just pull it along the water surface." Guo Bing said loudly.
"Okay, okay." Lin Jue hurriedly followed the instructions, letting the fish re-enter the water and dragging it along the water surface. The fish was really not small, and it was flipping and jumping on the water surface so unruly that several times Lin Jue thought it was going to escape.
, but was eventually pulled to the shore by Lin Jue. Guo Bing used a fishing net to catch it completely. The fish was still flipping and jumping, splashing water drops all over the two of them.
Finally, the frantic Weng and his son-in-law caught the big fish completely. The carp was a full foot long. Its belly was bulging, obviously full of fish roe.
"Hahaha, okay, okay. That's it, this cunning thing. There's a black line on the fish's head. I recognize it. I've been teased by it these past few days. It ate all the bait I threw, but it just wouldn't take the bait.
.I finally caught it today. I will stew you in soup at night and ask you to tease me. It’s just that I was teased by others. Now even the fish are teasing me. I can’t deal with people, and I can’t kill you.
A fish?" Guo Bing pointed at the big fish jumping in the net bag and laughed and cursed.
Lin Jue said with a smile: "It turns out that the prince and him have an old feud, so I can't forgive him. Let's make some soup at night."
Guo Bing chuckled and ordered the guards to pull the fish away. With the help of Lin Jue, he returned to the wooden chair in the water pavilion and sat down. The guards made herbal tea and stayed away.
"Sit down, Lin Jue, sit down and talk." Guo Bing seemed to be in a much better mood, pointing to the chair opposite.
Lin Jue thanked him and sat down. He looked at Guo Bing in front of him and found that although he had not seen him for a few days, he had obviously lost weight and seemed to be older. The sides of his slightly messy bun were slightly stained with frost and there were many wrinkles at the corners of his eyes.
Guo Bing used to be pampered, a little chubby, and had a fair and smooth face, but now he has a slight sense of vicissitudes and sorrow.
Guo Bing drank a few big sips of tea, wiped his mouth and said with a smile, "Why are you here today? You'd better come here less often, I won't blame you."
Lin Jue smiled and said: "How can my father-in-law say such a thing? You are my father-in-law, how can I not come? It is only natural for a son-in-law to leave his father-in-law's family. Is it possible that my father-in-law wants to drive me away?"
Guo Bing said: "I am thinking about you. Now my king's status is different from before. I am just a county king, and...hehe...under the eyes of others, I can only be a coward. You have
You have a great future and you don't need to be implicated by me."
Lin Jue said seriously: "My father-in-law, what you said is wrong. What does it mean to be implicated? We are a family, how can we draw a clear line? My son-in-law not only wants to come, but also comes often when he is free. My father-in-law used to
When I was a prince, I didn't visit often, which was to avoid suspicion. In this situation, I have to come more often, because I am no longer afraid that others will say that I am here to please my father-in-law and hope to get some benefits from him. Instead, I have no choice.
I’m worried about that.”
Guo Bing looked at Lin Jue blankly for a while, then suddenly sighed and nodded: "Okay, okay. A friend in need is a friend. Now you can know a person's character better. Lin Jue, I feel sorry for you. To be honest, I felt sorry for you before."
I don’t want to see you, but this time, if you hadn’t intervened, my king’s situation would have been ten times worse than it is now. Your mother-in-law also said yesterday that our family is very lucky. Weier has a good husband and saved my palace once.
.”
Lin Jue smiled and said: "Father-in-law, please don't say these things. One family does not talk about two families. My son-in-law is also responsible for what happened this time. If my son-in-law had tried his best to stop it, perhaps such a thing would not have happened. My son-in-law.
My son-in-law cannot absolve himself of the blame."
Guo Bing waved his hand and said: "Don't mention it, it's over. Then Kang Zizhen deserves to die. I think he deserves to die until now. However, he couldn't be killed at that time. I should find someone to go to his house and cut off his head afterwards."
, to create a headless public case. It was my lack of consideration and changed the plan."
Lin Jue nodded and said: "Yes, Kang Zizhen deserves to die, but his death has changed the situation. The price paid by the prince is not small. But this may not be a bad thing. The prince stayed in Hangzhou... In fact, it just means more freedom of movement.
, but gave up the excuse. Now in the capital, under the eyes of others, some things will not be blamed on the prince. This is called a blessing in disguise. Instead of being criticized and suspected in Hangzhou, why not be a fisherman in the capital?
Woolen cloth?"
Guo Bing smiled bitterly and said: "What you said is not unreasonable. I remember last autumn, when you came here, you wrote a poem for me, which seemed to be a prophecy. From now on, I am afraid I can only do what you said in your poem.
That's it... The maple leaves have just begun to fall in front of the window, and the dace and fish under the pavilion are getting fat in autumn. I have to take care of the coir raincoats from the king, and I can sing songs into the mist... I have already seen my future days from the poem.
.”
Lin Jue was stunned and said with a smile: "Father-in-law, my son-in-law never meant this when he wrote the poem. Father-in-law, please don't blame me for my crow's mouth."
"I'm not blaming you, I'm just feeling emotional. Besides, it's pretty good to live the life in that poem. In the past, too many ideas made it troublesome. It's better to go fishing and watch the leaves fall, and listen to the rain and tidy up the raincoats. That's what I think.
It’s just too much.”
Guo Bing waved his hands and sighed, looking through the water pavilion pillars into the distance. On the shore of the lake in the distance, the palace walls were dazzling in the sunset, and the green trees and high pavilions of the palace were reflected in the lake, like an elusive and unreachable place.
It's as beautiful as a fairyland.
"Father-in-law, it's better to come to this water pavilion less often." Lin Jue said softly.
Guo Bing looked away and smiled bitterly: "Don't worry, I'm just taking a look. I know I can't make it."
Lin Jue remained silent.
Guo Bing smiled and said: "Tell me about the outside world. Although it has nothing to do with me, it doesn't hurt to listen."
Lin Jue smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you can ask the young Prince."
Guo Bing smiled bitterly and said: "He? He is angry with me. I understand his thoughts. Kun'er wants to be stronger. This time it really makes him uncomfortable. My palace is unlucky, and he is also unlucky. I may have resentment in my heart. In a few days
I haven’t seen him anymore. It’s better to let him take his time.”
Lin Jue frowned and said: "The young prince is proud and arrogant, and he has indeed suffered a blow. I will take the time to see him and talk to him."
Guo Bing nodded and said: "Yes, you have to enlighten him. At this time, you need to communicate more and collaborate more and help each other."
Lin Jue nodded and said with a smile: "Then what do you want to hear, father-in-law? There have been a lot of new things in the capital recently. A beauty from the Western Regions came to Fanlou. It is said that her waist is only eight inches thin and she can dance continuously.
More than 800 circles. It's amazing. What's more, there is a rising star in the literary world in the capital, and his poems are popular in the capital. I think this poem is so good if life is just like the first time we met, the autumn wind will draw the screen with sadness.
It’s the ultimate…”
Guo Bing interrupted with angry eyes: "I don't want to hear this. What I want to hear is the affairs of the imperial court."
Lin Jue thought: After all, you still can't "listen to the rain and manage the coir raincoat". You just suffered a blow and are licking your wounds temporarily.
"I think what my father-in-law wants to know is about the new law. In fact, I don't need to say more, my father-in-law should also know the situation. Since you paid the service fee, they used you as an example to publicize it widely. Now the service fee
The collection was very smooth. It is said that in less than ten days, more than eight million taels of aid money were collected in the whole week. The royal family, nobles, high-ranking officials and wealthy families all obediently handed over the aid money. I have to say that this is the credit of my father-in-law.
." Lin Jue smiled.
Guo Bing hit the table with his fist, causing the cups to jump. He cursed angrily: "It's so shameless. I knew they would make a fuss about this. This is why I didn't show any disdain to Kang Zizhen back in Hangzhou."
The reason. Now I'm afraid I'll be scolded to death, and the people who were forced to pay the money will definitely hate me for doing something bad."
Lin Jue said softly: "My father-in-law, why should you be angry? Isn't this an expected thing? Doesn't the emperor do this just to show you as an example and show it to the world? My father-in-law, now that the matter is over, it's better not to pay attention to it.
In fact, this service fee is unbearable, and it will have to be paid sooner or later. As long as the new law continues to be promoted, and as long as the emperor is determined to continue the implementation of the new law, the money will have to be paid sooner or later. On the contrary, actions like this now will cause everyone's displeasure.
Mr. Yan and Mr. Fang actually did not gain much from this matter. It seems that the promotion of the new law has been effective, but in fact it has greatly damaged their prestige. It can be said that this time it is a lose-lose situation for both sides."
Guo Bing nodded and said: "You are right. I killed Kang Zizhen, and they wanted to kill me, but so what? These two people are really annoying. To be honest, now I have feelings for Yan Zhengsheng and Fang
Dun Ru’s hatred exceeds that of Lu Zhongtian and others. Sooner or later, I, the Great Zhou Dynasty, will be destroyed in their hands."
Lin Jue said softly: "The two adults actually have good intentions, but they are too extreme and too eager to succeed, which is counterproductive. Father-in-law, even so, I think it is better not to compare them with Lu Zhongtian. Mr. Yan and Mr. Fang
He is dedicated to the great Zhou Dynasty."
"It's now, how can you defend them? How did Fang Dunru treat you? It's just a matter of expelling you from the school. Last time, he even sent you to jail. Does he have any relationship with you as a master and disciple? Hello.
Speak for them?" Guo Bing said angrily.
Lin Jue shook his head and said: "I'm not speaking for them, I'm speaking from the standpoint of justice. Different standpoints mean different angles. From their standpoint, everything they do is reasonable. But, in this world,
It's rare for people to see things from the other person's point of view. They all use it if it works, and discard it if it doesn't work. From a utilitarian point of view, there's nothing wrong with it, but from an overall perspective, it's a narrow pattern."
Guo Bing sighed and frowned.
"Two new laws have been promulgated, and it cannot be said that they have no effect. The disadvantages are indeed great. But what I am most worried about now is that the promotion of these two new laws is coming to an end. I am afraid that the two adults will start to implement the third new law.
.That is the most important thing. To enrich the country and strengthen the army, enriching the country is the first step, and strengthening the army is the second step. I am worried that they will think it is natural and start to have ideas about the army and reform the army. In that case, there will be chaos.
Let's open up the relationship. If they can assess the situation, they should take the second step slowly. But with the temperament of the two adults, I guess they are not willing to wait any longer." Lin Jue frowned and said softly.
"You mean they are going to promulgate a new law to reform the military?" Guo Bing said in surprise.
"Yes. This is the established plan. I have been in the Ordinance Department for more than half a year, and I know the steps for the promulgation of the new law. After the promulgation of the Changping New Law and the Employment Law, the next step is the new law for the military. As far as I know
As you know, there will be three to four new laws to be released. They are related to changes in civilian protection, disarmament and general placement, horses and weapons, etc. To put it simply, it is to change the existing Zhou army. Once this new law is released, it will definitely cause a sensation.
The world." Lin Jue frowned.
"Hahaha, doesn't that stoke Yang Jun's hornet's nest? Yang Jun has already said that they can do whatever they want, but as long as they don't put their hands into Yang Jun's pocket. Yang Jun has not expressed his position on the new law.
, because the fire did not burn to his head. If Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru really dared to do this, they would be really confused. Yang Jun is not someone to be trifled with;
No one dares to offend a rough man even if he gets angry. The emperor will give him a thumbs up." Guo Bing clapped his hands and laughed loudly, quite worried that the world would not be in chaos.
Lin Jue frowned even more: "Father-in-law, you shouldn't be so happy. The generals are at odds and the country is in trouble. You should be worried about this. Privy Yang is not easy to mess with. Who doesn't know? This matter will happen
Caused huge turmoil.”
Guo Bing smiled bitterly and said: "My worries are in vain? Your Majesty is so angry. Those two stubborn donkeys will not look back. Who can do anything? Besides, do you think I still have room to speak now? Tell me,
If you don't hit the south wall, don't look back, and ask them to toss around. If you don't hit the south wall, your head will be bloody. They think they are the king of heaven now. Hehe, Yang Jun will give them a good look. If you know what Yang Jun did when quelling the Xixia rebellion,
Then you will know how terrible this person is. This person is not a good man or woman, if you annoy him, there will be a good show."
How could Lin Jue not know about Yang Jun's past? Yang Jun was the one who issued the famous "Extermination Order". When the Xixia tribe rebelled again under the leadership of Li Xuanhao, Yang Jun led his army to suppress it and defeated Li Xuanhao's army of more than 100,000 people. After that
In order to consolidate the rule in Xixia, the notorious extermination order was issued. All the men over ten years old in each Xixia tribe were killed, and all the children under ten were taken back to the Central Plains and taught the etiquette and customs of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Becoming a Zhou Dynasty person is equivalent to cutting off the roots of all the Xixia Dangxiang tribes.
Such methods are not something ordinary people can do. For this reason, Yang Jun was often slandered by Confucian scholars, celebrities and civil servants in the Zhou Dynasty. After quelling the Xixia rebellion, Yang Jun could not be reused for a long time.
, it’s not that the late emperor refused to use him, but that the reaction of public opinion was too great. But it has to be said that the extermination order was very effective. Xixia has been peaceful and stable for so many years because a whole crop of people were killed alive.
Of course, Yang Jun never admitted that he had issued an extermination order. No matter what the occasion, he insisted that there was no such thing. Later, after the late emperor finally granted him the post of Privy Councilor, the matter became even more taboo.
No one dared to mention the past of the Extermination Order anymore. Yang Xiu offended Yang Jun because of his satirical remarks about the Extermination Order in his policy discussion, and was therefore suppressed and unable to move in the Storytelling Room of Chongzheng Hall.
Apart from these, in terms of achievements and qualifications alone, Yang Jun is the only person who can be on an equal footing with Lu Zhongtian. Lu Zhongtian has to be wary of Yang Jun's reaction in some matters, otherwise Lu Zhongtian would have rebelled long ago.
Although Lin Jue was quite dissatisfied with the prince's attitude of gloating over misfortunes, what the prince said did make sense. At this time, some things could no longer stop him. Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu had already ridden on the Tuojiao.
The reining wild horses have long been desperate. Anyone who tries to stop them at this time will be trampled under the horse. The only thing that can stop them is the iron wall and the endless abyss ahead.
Lin Jue felt bursts of sadness and powerlessness. He had anticipated the outcome of the reform from the beginning and felt that the situation was out of control. But so what? He spoke softly and tried his best to dissuade him, but he could not stop it at all.
All this happened, and the master and disciple turned against each other and almost ended up in jail. In fact, Lin Jue pities the junior sister and master's wife the most. They must be as overwhelmed as frightened deer now. The storm is coming, who will protect their safety?
